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 |
|---|---|
| annex | to attach as a quality, consequence, or condition |
| caption | the part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| willowy | abounding with willows |
| matrix | something within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form |
| bemoan | to express deep grief or distress over |
| vital | of the utmost importance |
| dearth | scarcity that makes dear |
| humus | a brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic |
| parsimony | the quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift |