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 |
|---|---|
| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| antecedents | a 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") |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| unruly | not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed |
| suitor | one that petitions or entreats |
| crevice | a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure |
| disproportion | lack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity |
| fructify | to bear fruit |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |