GRE Word List
DEFUNCT
no longer living, existing, or functioning
The meaning of the word defunct is no longer living, existing, or functioning.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| decadence | the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent |
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| raconteur | a person who excels in telling anecdotes |
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