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
alludeto make indirect reference
facadethe front of a building
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
contrivancea thing contrived
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
dutifulfilled with or motivated by a sense of duty