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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|---|---|
| navigable | deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships |
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| predilection | an established preference for something |
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| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
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