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 |
|---|---|
| coin | corner |
| somatic | of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| pariah | a member of a low caste of southern India |
| contiguous | being in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| indigent | suffering from extreme poverty : impoverished |
| libertine | a freethinker especially in religious matters |
| insalubrious | not conducive to health : unwholesome |
| monotony | tedious sameness |