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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taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
deployto extend (a military unit) especially in width
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scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
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ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
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