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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edicta proclamation having the force of law
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
interdicta Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
paragona model of excellence or perfection
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms