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 |
|---|---|
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| exiguous | excessively scanty : inadequate |
| patrician | a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome |
| broil | to cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| plenitude | the quality or state of being full : completeness |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
| surge | to rise and fall actively : toss |
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |