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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apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
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languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
braggadocioempty boasting
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
detachedstanding by itself : separate
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
congruentcongruous