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
disportsport
gistessence; main point; substance
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
raffleto engage in a raffle
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
adjacentnot distant : nearby