GRE Word List

FLEDGLING

a young bird just fledged (see fledge

The meaning of the word fledgling is a young bird just fledged (see fledge.

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WordMeaning
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
droopto hang or incline downward
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
declivitydownward inclination
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install