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 |
|---|---|
| disport | sport |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| herald | an official at a tournament of arms (see arm |
| chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |
| aberration | the fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| snicker | to laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| adjacent | not distant : nearby |