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
asunderinto parts
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
retaliateto return like for like
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
meddlesomegiven to meddling
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling