flustered
Group 26Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Agitated or confused GRE
Example in Context
The witness became visibly flustered under cross-examination, contradicting earlier testimony and struggling to maintain her composure.
Synonyms
rattlednervousagitated
Etymology
Confusion and agitation leading to a flurry of chaos.
- fluster (unknown) — to confuse or agitate
Memory Aid
😵Sounds like “flustered and fluster”
Picture a chicken running around FLUSTERED because it forgot where it laid its eggs!
Visual Association
😰A person frantically searching for their keys while a million distractions swirl around them.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “flustered” mean on the GRE?
flustered (adjective) means “Agitated or confused”. The witness became visibly flustered under cross-examination, contradicting earlier testimony and struggling to maintain her composure.
How to remember “flustered” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “flustered” sounds like “flustered and fluster”. Picture a chicken running around FLUSTERED because it forgot where it laid its eggs!
What are synonyms for “flustered”?
Common synonyms: rattled, nervous, agitated.