GRE Word List

RANCID

having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition

The meaning of the word rancid is having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition.

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covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
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dozeto sleep lightly
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withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
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