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 |
|---|---|
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| premonitory | giving warning |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| wizardry | the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery |
| tirade | a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language |
| totem | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry |
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |