GRE Word List

FLUSH

to fly away suddenly

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

Random words

WordMeaning
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness