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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|---|---|
| insightful | exhibiting or characterized by insight |
| tactful | having or showing tact |
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| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
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| distinctive | marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish |
| benison | blessing |
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