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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relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
dina loud continued noise
demurto take exception : object
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
tightwada close or miserly person
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop