GRE Word List
FLUSH
to fly away suddenly
The meaning of the word flush is to fly away suddenly.
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|---|---|
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
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| ornithologist | a branch of zoology dealing with birds |
| grate | grating |
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| incumbent | the holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice |
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