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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WordMeaning
superannuatedoutmoded
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
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accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
stygianof or relating to the river Styx