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.

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WordMeaning
gustythe sensation of taste
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
flamboyantmarked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
insensatelacking sense or understanding
requiema mass for the dead
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
detachedstanding by itself : separate