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 |
|---|---|
| bristling | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
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| ken | the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge |
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