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 |
|---|---|
| convention | agreement |
| feud | a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| repress | to check by or as if by pressure : curb |
| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| rebuke | to criticize sharply : reprimand |
| nebulous | of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular |
| acuity | keenness of perception |
| expatiate | to move about freely or at will : wander |