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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|---|---|
| vivid | very strong : very high in chroma |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| righteous | acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin |
| estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
| askew | out of line : at an angle |
| arcade | a long arched building or gallery |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| gentle | free from harshness, sternness, or violence |
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