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

WordMeaning
reparteea quick and witty reply
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
vultureany of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
lardera place where food is stored : pantry
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
pedagogueteacher
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.