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
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
antisepticopposing microbial infection
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
provisionthe act or process of providing
condescendto assume an air of superiority