GRE Word List

FLUKE

flatfish

The meaning of the word fluke is flatfish.

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WordMeaning
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
wrenchto move with a violent twist
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as