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 |
|---|---|
| insuperable | insurmountable; unbeatable; Ex. insuperable difficulties |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| conifer | pine tree (usu. evergreen); cone-bearing tree; ADJ. coniferous; CF. deciduous; CF. evergreen |
| dubious | questionable; (of something) causing doubt; (of someone) filled with doubt; N. dubiety |
| burlesque | give an imitation that ridicules; imitate mockingly |
| aspersion | slanderous remark; Ex. cast aspersions on |
| blare | loud or harsh roar or screech; dazzling blaze of light |
| makeshift | temporary expedient or substitute (in the case of urgent need); Ex. makeshift shelter |
| desultory | aimless; haphazard; digressing at random |
| epaulet | ornament worn on the shoulder (of a uniform, etc.) |
