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
aloftat or to a great height
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide