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
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference