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 |
|---|---|
| overweening | arrogant |
| ogle | to glance with amorous invitation or challenge |
| fitful | characterized by fits or paroxysms |
| welter | writhe |
| posthumous | born after the death of the father |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| statutory | of or relating to statutes |
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| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
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