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 |
|---|---|
| compelling | that compels: such as |
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |
| ornithologist | a branch of zoology dealing with birds |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| lag | one that lags or is last |
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |
| welter | writhe |
| kernel | the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut |
| extant | currently or actually existing |
| astral | of, relating to, or coming from the stars |