GRE Word List

PUTRESCENT

undergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid

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

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WordMeaning
appriseto give notice to : tell
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
tutelageinstruction especially of an individual
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
patentopen to public inspection
sobernot intoxicated
lampoonsatire
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
concordatcompact