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 |
|---|---|
| deducible | to determine by reasoning or deduction |
| scheme | a plan or program of action |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| finery | ornament |
| legend | a story coming down from the past |
| nib | bill |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| ornate | marked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric |
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