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
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
condescendto assume an air of superiority
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
reciprocateto give and take mutually
consignto give over to another's care
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
veneera thin sheet of a material: such as