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
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
dawdleto spend time idly
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
witherto become dry and sapless
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
privationan act or instance of depriving : deprivation
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly