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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exchequer | a department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes |
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congruent | congruous |
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primal | original |
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incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
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