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
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
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casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
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masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer