GRE Word List

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
depleteto empty of a principal substance
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gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
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sticklerone who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
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exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
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donto put on (an article of clothing)