GRE Word List

FLUKE

flatfish

The meaning of the word fluke is flatfish.

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WordMeaning
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
submergeto put under water
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger