GRE Word List

FLUSH

to fly away suddenly

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

Random words

WordMeaning
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
pento shut in or as if in a pen
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
tawnyof the color tawny