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
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
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comatoseof, resembling, or affected with coma
transpireto take place : go on
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
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