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 |
|---|---|
| irrepressible | impossible to repress, restrain, or control |
| institute | something that is instituted: such as |
| delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |
| repository | a place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |
| septic | of, relating to, or causing putrefaction |
| argot | the language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group |
| abnegation | denial |
| whelp | any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog |