GRE Word List

PUTRID

being in a state of putrefaction : rotten

The meaning of the word putrid is being in a state of putrefaction : rotten.

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WordMeaning
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
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incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
sidetracksiding
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion
underlyinglying beneath or below