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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WordMeaning
condigndeserved
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
incontinentnot continent: such as
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
rationa food allowance for one day
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change