GRE Word List

DEFOLIATE

to deprive of leaves especially prematurely

The meaning of the word defoliate is to deprive of leaves especially prematurely.

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WordMeaning
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
aggregateformed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
influxa coming in
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
pinnacea light sailing ship
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
uninhibitedfree from inhibition