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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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scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
waketo be or remain awake
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
gambolto skip about in play : frisk