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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abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
interdicta Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district
anthropoidany of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets)
navigabledeep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships