GRE Word List

OLFACTORY

of or relating to the sense of smell

The meaning of the word olfactory is of or relating to the sense of smell.

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chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
inundateoverwhelm
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims