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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voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
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uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
grudgingunwilling
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
throespang
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture