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.

Random words

WordMeaning
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext