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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WordMeaning
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
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refraincurb
encompassinclude
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse