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 |
|---|---|
| antiquated | outmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| incredulous | unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical |
| smudge | to make a smudge on |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| manifold | marked by diversity or variety |
| connotation | something suggested by a word or thing : implication |
