GRE Word List
STINK
to emit a strong offensive odor
The meaning of the word stink is to emit a strong offensive odor.
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|---|---|
| centrifugal | proceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis |
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| superimpose | to place or lay over or above something |
| arrhythmic | lacking rhythm or regularity |
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| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |