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 |
|---|---|
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| depreciate | to lower in honor or esteem |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| ignite | to set afire |
| moodiness | subject to depression : gloomy |
| labyrinth | a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys |
| pucker | to become wrinkled or constricted |
| suckle | to give milk to from the breast or udder |