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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WordMeaning
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
lunarcrescent
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
efficacythe power to produce an effect