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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daintysomething delicious to the taste
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well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
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