Flounder
mediumFLOWN-der
verb
Definition
To struggle clumsily or helplessly; to be in serious difficulty
Examples
“The economy continued to flounder despite government intervention.”
“Without proper training, new employees often flounder.”
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GRE Tip
Flounder is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "struggle" or "stumble" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "thrive".
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Difficult to find, catch, or achieve
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ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time; transitory
abate
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