GRE Word List
ODOROUS
having an odor: such as
The meaning of the word odorous is having an odor: such as.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| forebears | ancestor |
| inclined | having inclination, disposition, or tendency |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| maxim | a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct |
| totem | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry |
| vestige | a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost |
| dorsal | an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar |
| methodical | arranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |