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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usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
rankrelative standing or position
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
replicateduplicate