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.

Random words

WordMeaning
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
piedof two or more colors in blotches
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
disconsolatecheerless