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

WordMeaning
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
encompassinclude
serebeing dried and withered
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
amphibianan amphibious organism
dyspepticindigestion
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress