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 |
|---|---|
| grouse | any of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds |
| sanguinary | bloodthirsty |
| reverberate | reflect |
| representational | one that represents: such as |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| sleeper | one that sleeps |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
| disavowal | to deny responsibility for : repudiate |
| saline | consisting of or containing salt |