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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cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
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obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
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archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
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grandiloquenta lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language
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