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 |
|---|---|
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| soliloquy | the act of talking to oneself |
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| fancy | to have a fancy (see fancy |
| equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
| maleficent | working or productive of harm or evil : baleful |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| animus | a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will |
| resurge | to undergo a resurgence |