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 |
|---|---|
| theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
| fancy | to have a fancy (see fancy |
| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |
| abbreviate | to make briefer |
| vicissitude | the quality or state of being changeable : mutability |
| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |
| flip | to toss so as to cause to turn over in the air |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| swathe | a band used in swathing |
| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |