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
mirewet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh)
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
wardthe action or process of guarding
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
ligneousof or resembling wood
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
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bogusnot genuine : counterfeit