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 |
|---|---|
| brackish | somewhat salty |
| replica | an exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist |
| drastic | acting rapidly or violently |
| scrimmage | a minor battle : skirmish |
| unruly | not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed |
| recrimination | a retaliatory accusation |
| balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |
| chaperon | a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety |
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| ransack | to look through thoroughly in often a rough way |