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 |
|---|---|
| stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
| captious | marked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections |
| painstaking | taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort |
| haven | harbor |
| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| obtuse | not pointed or acute : blunt |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| dire | exciting horror |
| nauseate | to become affected with nausea |