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
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
convolutedhaving convolutions
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay
yoretime past and especially long past
acuitykeenness of perception
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil