GRE Word List

FLIT

to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another

The meaning of the word flit is to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another.

Random words

WordMeaning
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
charlatanquack
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cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
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limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation