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
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
reprisala retaliatory act
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government