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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tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes