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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
decipherdecode
funerealof or relating to a funeral
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
pariaha member of a low caste of southern India
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
impoverishto make poor
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
symmetrybalanced proportions