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 |
|---|---|
| asunder | into parts |
| derision | the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt |
| retaliate | to return like for like |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| licentious | lacking legal or moral restraints |
| meddlesome | given to meddling |
| temperament | characteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response |
| recite | to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly |
| vise | any of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam |
| negligible | so small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling |