GRE Word List
FLUSH
to fly away suddenly
The meaning of the word flush is to fly away suddenly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
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| aviary | a place for keeping birds confined |
| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| grill | to broil on a grill |
| decomposition | to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds |
| uproarious | marked by uproar |
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| lubricate | to make smooth or slippery |