GRE Word List
ODOROUS
having an odor
The meaning of the word odorous is having an odor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stipulate | state as a necessary condition (of an agreement); make express conditions; specify; Ex. He stipulated payment in advance |
| misnomer | wrong or improper name; incorrect designation |
| pathetic | causing sadness, compassion, pity; touching |
| percussion | striking one object against another sharply; Ex. percussion instrument; N: striking together of two bodies; sound caused by percussion |
| verbose | wordy; N. verbosity |
| adverse | going against; opposing; unfavorable; hostile |
| bulwark | strong wall built for defense; earthwork or other strong defense; person who defends |
| chancellor | legal official of high rank; CF. chancellery(chancellory): position of a chancellor |
| tantalize | tease; excite by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach; torture with disappointment; CF. Tantalus: Greek mythological figure |
| hale | healthy |
