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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| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
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