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 |
|---|---|
| odious | arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful |
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| nether | situated down or below : lower |
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