GRE Word List
FLUSH
to fly away suddenly
The meaning of the word flush is to fly away suddenly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| seine | a large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore |
| somnambulist | an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed |
| tart | agreeably sharp or acid to the taste |
| acetic | vinegary |
| wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
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