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 |
|---|---|
| aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |
| disavowal | to deny responsibility for : repudiate |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| insatiable | incapable of being satisfied : quenchless |
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
| purchase | to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy |
| atone | to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome |
| compulsory | mandatory |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| crone | a cruel or ugly old woman |