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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lubricate | to make smooth or slippery |
| dingy | dirty |
| molt | to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically |
| amputate | to remove by or as if by cutting |
| benediction | the invocation (see invocation |
| pomposity | pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior |
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| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
| lachrymose | given to tears or weeping : tearful |
| invoke | to petition for help or support |