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 |
|---|---|
| obliterate | to remove utterly from recognition or memory |
| probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness |
| dilapidated | decayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse |
| fallow | of a light yellowish-brown color |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| consanguineous | of the same blood or origin |
| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |
| charm | the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation |
| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |
| disburse | to pay out : expend especially from a fund |