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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |
| garrulous | given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative |
| surreptitious | done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine |
| cathartic | of, relating to, or producing catharsis |
| omniscient | having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| rank | relative standing or position |
| canto | one of the major divisions of a long poem |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| replicate | duplicate |