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 |
|---|---|
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| incarnate | invested with bodily and especially human nature and form |
| crossbreed | hybridize |
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| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| tinge | a slight staining or suffusing shade or color |
| knotty | marked by or full of knots |