GRE Word List

FLUSH

to fly away suddenly

The meaning of the word flush is to fly away suddenly.

Random words

WordMeaning
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
coalesceto grow together
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
posthumousborn after the death of the father