Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Generally accepted or believed to be true, even if not proven.

Example: The putative father of the child has not yet been confirmed by a DNA test.

Definition: In a way that is generally believed or assumed to be true, but not necessarily proven.

Example: The putatively lost manuscript was discovered in an old library.

Definition: The process of organic matter breaking down, especially proteins, by bacteria and fungi, which often produces a bad smell.

Example: The putrefaction of the food left out in the sun created a terrible odor.

Definition: Relating to the process of decay or rotting, especially in organic matter.

Example: The putrefactive bacteria in the compost helped break down the organic waste.

Definition: To undergo decay and produce a bad smell, often due to the breakdown of organic matter.

Example: The food left out in the sun began to putrefy, creating a terrible smell.

Definition: To cause something to decay and produce a bad smell.

Example: The food began to putrefy after being left out for too long.

Definition: Capable of decaying or rotting, especially organic matter.

Example: The putrescible waste should be disposed of properly to avoid bad odors.

Definition: A colorless, smelly chemical compound that is produced when animal tissue decays.

Example: The researchers studied the effects of putrescine on plant growth.

Definition: Something that is decayed and has a very unpleasant smell; it can also refer to something that is morally corrupt or extremely objectionable.

Example: The putrid smell from the garbage made everyone feel sick.

Definition: The condition of being decayed or rotten, often producing a foul smell.

Example: The putridity of the old food made the kitchen unbearable.

Definition: A sudden and often violent attempt by a group to take control of a government.

Example: The military staged a putsch to seize power from the elected officials.