GRE Word List
FLEDGLING
inexperienced; N: young bird that has acquired wing feathers and is learning to fly; inexperienced person
The meaning of the word fledgling is inexperienced; N: young bird that has acquired wing feathers and is learning to fly; inexperienced person.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nirvana | in Buddhist teachings, the ideal state in which the individual loses himself in the attainment of an impersonal beatitude |
| demur | object (because of doubts, scruples); raise an objection (showing qualms); hesitate; Ex. demur at the idea of working on Sunday |
| reciprocate | do or give something in return; repay in kind; give or take mutually; interchange; move backwards and forwards; Ex. reciprocate his invitation by inviting him; N. reciprocity: reciprocal relationship; mutual interchange of advantages between two groups; Ex. reciprocity in trading rights |
| deposition | testimony under oath; deposing; dethroning |
| fervor | glowing ardor; intensity of feeling; quality of being fervent or fervid; zeal; intense heat |
| repine | fret; complain; be annoyed; Ex. repine over the undone work |
| delve | dig; search deeply; investigate |
| practical | based on experience; of or acquired through practice (rather than theory); useful; Ex. practical man |
| odds | chances; probability; disagreement; Ex. The odds are that it will rain. Ex. at odds with |
| mash | crush into mash; convert into mash; N: mixture of ground grain and nutrients fed to livestock and fowl |