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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protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
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