GRE Word List

DEFOLIATE

to deprive of leaves especially prematurely

The meaning of the word defoliate is to deprive of leaves especially prematurely.

Random words

WordMeaning
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
executionerone who executes
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
vicariousexperienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another
inceptionan act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home