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 |
|---|---|
| nicety | the quality or state of being nice |
| auxiliary | offering or providing help |
| imprecation | curse |
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| spontaneity | the quality or state of being spontaneous |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| obituary | a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account |
| scrimmage | a minor battle : skirmish |