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 |
|---|---|
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| effectual | producing or able to produce a desired effect |
| seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
| robust | having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| interdict | a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district |
| hydrophobia | rabies |
| diffuse | being at once verbose and ill-organized |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |