GRE Word List

DECIDUOUS

falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle

The meaning of the word deciduous is falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle.

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invoketo petition for help or support
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
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