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
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
bewareto be on one's guard
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
depositiona testifying especially before a court
dozeto sleep lightly