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 |
|---|---|
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| asunder | into parts |
| gorge | a narrow passage through land |
| plaudit | an act or round of applause |
| malfeasance | wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official |
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| sallow | any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |