GRE Word List
FLUTTER
to flap the wings rapidly
The meaning of the word flutter is to flap the wings rapidly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| interdict | a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| biting | having the power to bite |
| drama | a composition (see composition |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |