GRE Word List

DEFOLIATE

to deprive of leaves especially prematurely

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

Random words

WordMeaning
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
microcosma little world
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
depositiona testifying especially before a court