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
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
bolta lightning stroke
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
flotsamfloating wreckage of a ship or its cargo
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time