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
warrantedsanction
concorda state of agreement : harmony
betokento typify beforehand : presage
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catechismoral instruction
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gambolto skip about in play : frisk
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