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 |
|---|---|
| capricious | governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive |
| upright | perpendicular |
| abstract | disassociated from any specific instance |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| apogee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth |
| revile | to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate |
| mystic | mystical |
| dart | a light spear |
| incontinent | not continent: such as |
| grotto | cave |