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 |
|---|---|
| facsimile | an exact copy |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| acclimate | to adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| thrall | a state of servitude or submission |
| commiserate | to feel or express sympathy : condole |
| recant | to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce |
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
| defalcate | deduct |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |