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 |
|---|---|
| decipher | decode |
| funereal | of or relating to a funeral |
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| gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |
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| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
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| impoverish | to make poor |
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