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.

Random words

WordMeaning
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
unassumingnot assuming : modest
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity