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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| premeditate | to think about and revolve in the mind beforehand |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| perjury | the voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing |
| innate | existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native |
| tome | book |
| spectral | of, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| rehabilitate | to restore to a former capacity : reinstate |