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 |
|---|---|
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| undermine | to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly |
| vulture | any of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| larder | a place where food is stored : pantry |
| mobile | capable of moving or being moved : movable |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| valor | strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery |
| pedagogue | teacher |
| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |