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 |
|---|---|
| habituate | to make used to something : accustom |
| exact | to call for forcibly or urgently and obtain |
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
| foil | to prevent from attaining an end : defeat |
| guise | a form or style of dress : costume |
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
| overturn | to cause to turn over : upset |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| chafe | irritate |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |