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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cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
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inadvertentlyunintentional
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