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
nomenclaturename
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
jocosegiven to joking : merry
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
environencircle
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive