GRE Word List

FLICK

a light sharp jerky stroke or movement

The meaning of the word flick is a light sharp jerky stroke or movement.

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WordMeaning
denominationan act of denominating
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance