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

WordMeaning
tillerone that tills : cultivator
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
invalidnot valid:
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
begetto procreate as the father : sire
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details