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 |
|---|---|
| disingenuous | lacking in candor |
| torrent | a violent or forceful flow of fluid |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| diva | prima donna |
| corpuscle | a minute particle |
| knack | a special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach |
| odious | arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful |
| spurn | to reject with disdain or contempt : scorn |
| mirage | an optical (see optical |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |