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 |
|---|---|
| entree | the act or manner of entering : entrance |
| pedantic | of, relating to, or being a pedant |
| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |
| gape | to open the mouth wide |
| plumage | the feathers of a bird |
| detached | standing by itself : separate |
| invalid | not valid: |
| emollient | making soft or supple |
| repudiate | to refuse to accept |
| limn | to draw or paint on a surface |