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
inertlacking the power to move
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
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propulsivetending or having power to propel
prescienceforeknowledge of events:
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
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