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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| throes | pang |
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| execrable | deserving to be execrated : detestable |
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| caldron | a large kettle or boiler |
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