GRE Word List
DEFUNCT
no longer living, existing, or functioning
The meaning of the word defunct is no longer living, existing, or functioning.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scorch | to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| disclose | to make known or public |
| blush | outward appearance : view |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
| conversant | having knowledge or experience |
| blunder | to move unsteadily or confusedly |
| manipulate | to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |