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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
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| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| recuperate | to get back : regain |
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| groom | bridegroom |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |