GRE Word List

PUTRESCENT

undergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid

The meaning of the word putrescent is undergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid.

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confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
turbidthick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
alludeto make indirect reference
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule