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
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
heedto pay attention
averto declare positively
potentateruler
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)