GRE Word List

FOLIAGE

a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation

The meaning of the word foliage is a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation.

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WordMeaning
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
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bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
privyprivate
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
palettea thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on