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
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
suitorone that petitions or entreats
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
fructifyto bear fruit
ingratean ungrateful person