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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composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
pretend | to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing |
mash | to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure |
lexicographer | an author or editor of a dictionary |
paleontology | a science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains |
tactful | having or showing tact |
tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
bombast | pretentious inflated speech or writing |