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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| advent | the period beginning four Sundays before Christmas and observed by some Christians as a season of prayer and fasting |
| insatiable | incapable of being satisfied : quenchless |
| impetus | a driving force : impulse |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| topple | to fall from or as if from being top-heavy |
| fatuous | complacently or inanely foolish : silly |
| meander | a winding path or course |
| outmoded | not being in style |