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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ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
inopportuneinconvenient
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blushoutward appearance : view
underhandin a clandestine manner