GRE Word List
REEK
emit (an unpleasant odor or smoke); give off an unpleasant odor; give out smoke; Ex. reeking chimney; N: unpleasant odor; stench
The meaning of the word reek is emit (an unpleasant odor or smoke); give off an unpleasant odor; give out smoke; Ex. reeking chimney; N: unpleasant odor; stench.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| concise | brief and compact |
| supposition | assumption; hypothesis; surmise; V. suppose |
| profane | violate; desecrate (something holy); treat unworthily; be profane for; ADJ: secular; nonreligious; irreverent for holy things |
| depreciate | lessen in value; belittle; represent as of little value |
| engaging | charming; attractive |
| odorous | having an odor |
| savant | scholar; learned person; CF. savoir: know |
| rapt | engrossed; absorbed; enchanted; Ex. rapt listener |
| makeshift | temporary expedient or substitute (in the case of urgent need); Ex. makeshift shelter |
| sound | in good condition; showing good judgment or good sense; thorough; complete; Ex. sound mind/investment/training |
