GRE Word List

DEFECT

an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming

The meaning of the word defect is an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming.

Random words

WordMeaning
legenda story coming down from the past
repercussionreflection
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
cursiverunning
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
pantomimepantomimist
conteststrive
anthropoidany of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets)
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate