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 |
|---|---|
| mangy | affected with or resulting from mange |
| elliptical | of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse |
| blunt | having an edge or point that is not sharp |
| embody | to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate |
| nebula | any of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space |
| clamber | to climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet |
| connotation | something suggested by a word or thing : implication |
| scale | an instrument or machine for weighing |
| wry | twist |
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |