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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vaporize | to convert (as by the application of heat or by spraying) into vapor |
| desolate | devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| acclimate | to adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation |
| dereliction | an intentional abandonment |
| reverberate | reflect |
| bifurcated | divided into two branches or parts |
| transpire | to take place : go on |
| retaliate | to return like for like |
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |