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
coincorner
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
pariaha member of a low caste of southern India
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
monotonytedious sameness