GRE Word List

FLUTTER

to flap the wings rapidly

The meaning of the word flutter is to flap the wings rapidly.

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WordMeaning
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raspto rub with something rough
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aperturean opening or open space : hole
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impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
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