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 |
|---|---|
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| corpuscle | a minute particle |
| hortatory | hortative |
| unequivocal | leaving no doubt : clear |
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |
| institute | something that is instituted: such as |
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| jollity | the quality or state of being jolly : merriment |
| irate | roused to ire |