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
raspto rub with something rough
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
coalesceto grow together
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
submergeto put under water
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bemoanto express deep grief or distress over