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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| squalor | the quality or state of being squalid |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| vivacious | lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly |
| pushy | aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward |
| abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |
| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
| temperament | characteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response |
| axiom | a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate |
| finale | the close or termination of something: such as |