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
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
discloseto make known or public