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
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smughighly self-satisfied
descryto catch sight of
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers