GRE Word List
PUTRESCENT
becoming putrid; putrefying
The meaning of the word putrescent is becoming putrid; putrefying.
Random words
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impair | injure; hurt; damage |
subjective | influenced by personal feelings; occurring or taking place within the mind; unreal; Ex. subjective sensation of the ghostly presence |
acuity | sharpness (of mind or senses of sight or hearing) |
mawkish | mushy(sentimental) and gushy; icky-sticky sentimental; excessively and objectionably sentimental |
graduate | arrange into categories or grades; divide into marked intervals (for use in measurement); Ex. graduated ruler |
dossier | file of documents on a subject or person; file; CF. bundle of papers labeled on the back |
inkling | hint; slight indication |
predetermine | determine in advance; predestine; settle or decide beforehand; influence markedly |
trickster | person who cheats people |
embellish | adorn; ornament; enhance as a story (by adding fictitious details) |