GRE Word List

DEFAULT

failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect

The meaning of the word default is failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect.

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WordMeaning
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
gruntto utter a grunt
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance