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 |
|---|---|
| license | permission to act |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
| detached | standing by itself : separate |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
| willowy | abounding with willows |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
| vapid | lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |