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

WordMeaning
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
plumea feather of a bird: such as
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
expatriatebanish
occidentwest
irksometending to irk : tedious
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition