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 |
|---|---|
| hyperbole | extravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones") |
| compulsion | an act of compelling |
| gambol | to skip about in play : frisk |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |
| avarice | excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| dissension | disagreement |
| concerted | mutually contrived or agreed on |
| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| prank | trick |