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 |
|---|---|
| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |
| irksome | tending to irk : tedious |
| entourage | one's attendants or associates |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| congruent | congruous |
| comely | pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion |
| embroider | to ornament with needlework |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |