GRE Word List

PUTREFY

to make putrid

The meaning of the word putrefy is to make putrid.

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precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
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descryto catch sight of
emollientmaking soft or supple
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
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lateralof or relating to the side
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift