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
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
catholicroman catholic
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
repelto drive back : repulse
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage