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Vocabulary Entry
rankness
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
The quality or state of being rank; often associated with an unpleasant smell, especially in relation to decaying organic matter.
Example Sentences
"The rankness of the compost pile attracted flies."
"He couldn't tolerate the rankness of the marsh."
"The rankness in the room was overwhelming after so many people had eaten garlic."
A
adjective
Describing something that has a strong and unpleasant smell; often used to describe strong or excessive growth in plants.
Example Sentences
"The rank weeds overran the garden."
"She found the rank odor of the fish hard to bear."
"The rank foliage made it difficult to see the path."