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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emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper