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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|---|---|
| foppish | foolish |
| attribute | a quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
| serpentine | of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement) |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| historic | historical |
| efficacy | the power to produce an effect |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |