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 |
|---|---|
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| juncture | a point of time |
| fabricate | invent |
| functional | of, connected with, or being a function |
| pellucid | admitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion |
| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| sylvan | one that frequents groves or woods |