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 |
|---|---|
| adapt | to make fit (as for a new use) often by modification |
| inane | lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly |
| representational | one that represents: such as |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| iniquitous | characterized by iniquity |
| mediate | occupying a middle position |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
| chaotic | marked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered |
| millennium | the thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |