GRE Word List

PUTREFY

to make putrid

The meaning of the word putrefy is to make putrid.

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heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
demurto take exception : object
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
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