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
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
refraincurb
inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
nomenclaturename
queasycausing nausea
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict