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 |
|---|---|
| illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |
| seedy | containing or full of seeds |
| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| amenable | liable to be brought to account : answerable |
| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| significant | having meaning |
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| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |