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
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
caninea conical pointed tooth
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness