GRE Word List
FLUSH
to fly away suddenly
The meaning of the word flush is to fly away suddenly.
Random words
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|---|---|
| impunity | exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss |
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| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
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| corpuscle | a minute particle |
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