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.

Random words

WordMeaning
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
meandera winding path or course
askewout of line : at an angle
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change