GRE Word List

FLUSH

to fly away suddenly

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

Random words

WordMeaning
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
colloquyconversation
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
homespunspun or made at home
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted