GRE Word List
PUTREFY
make or become putrid; N. putrefaction
The meaning of the word putrefy is make or become putrid; N. putrefaction.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| paraphernalia | equipment; odds and ends used in a particular activity; personal belongings; Ex. photographic paraphernalia; CF. married woman's property exclusive of her dowry |
| glacial | like a glacier; of an ice age; extremely cold; Ex. glacial epoch; CF. iceberg |
| manifold | many in number or kind; numerous; varied |
| furor | frenzy; great anger and excitement; CF. fury |
| immutable | unchangeable |
| permissive | allowing much freedom; lenient; Ex. permissive society |
| insidious | treacherous; stealthy; sly; working or spreading harmfully in a stealthy manner; Ex. insidious spreading of dry rot |
| protagonist | leader or noticeable supporter of an idea; chief character in a play or story |
| intimidate | frighten; N. intimidation |
| gust | strong abrupt rush of wind; V. CF. bluster |
