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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derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
conveneto come together in a body
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit