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 |
|---|---|
| unprecedented | having no precedent : novel |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| unconscionable | shockingly unfair or unjust |
| nicety | the quality or state of being nice |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
| veer | to change direction or course |
| flicker | to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter |
| afterlife | an existence after death |
| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |