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 |
|---|---|
| cadence | the beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity |
| transgression | an act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as |
| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| ardor | an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| stupor | a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility |
| hermetic | of or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d. |
| vivacious | lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
| distinction | the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference |