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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WordMeaning
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
deviouswandering
dissipateto break up and drive off
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specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
yoretime past and especially long past
quagmiresoft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot