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
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
validateto make legally valid : ratify
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
consignto give over to another's care
daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
dissentto withhold assent or approval
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate