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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pertinacious | adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design |
| monumental | serving as or resembling a monument : massive |
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| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| aria | air |
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |
| throttle | to compress the throat of : choke |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| dispel | to drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate |