GRE Word List
UNFLEDGED
not feathered : not ready for flight
The meaning of the word unfledged is not feathered : not ready for flight.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| allegory | the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence |
| protagonist | the principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story) |
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| herpetologist | a branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians |
| sinecure | an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| snub | to check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke |
| tactful | having or showing tact |