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

WordMeaning
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
invoketo petition for help or support
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
soliloquythe act of talking to oneself
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
retractto draw back or in
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease