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
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
elusivetending to elude: such as
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
mutterto utter sounds or words indistinctly or with a low voice and with the lips partly closed
transitoryof brief duration : temporary