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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| audacious | intrepidly daring : adventurous |
| emaciated | very thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |
| savory | having savor: such as |
| whittle | a large knife |
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| pending | during |