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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luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
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grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
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magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
armadaa fleet of warships
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence