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 |
|---|---|
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| demeanor | behavior toward others : outward manner |
| compulsory | mandatory |
| sophist | philosopher |
| covenant | a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact |
| takeoff | a rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket |
| subtlety | the quality or state of being subtle |
| rectitude | the quality or state of being straight |