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 |
|---|---|
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| unconscionable | shockingly unfair or unjust |
| rendition | the act or result of rendering something: such as |
| caulk | to stop up and make tight against leakage (something, such as a boat or its seams, the cracks in a window frame, or the joints of a pipe) |
| nullify | to make null (see null |
| slander | to utter slander against : defame |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| mangle | to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing |