fledge - To grow the plumage necessary for flight.
Synonyms: feather
Usage: Then there was a little greenfinch, just fledged, fluttering along the ground, and it seemed quite possible to catch it, till it managed to flutter under the blackberry bush.
drape - Cover as if with clothing.
Usage: His body was draped in a black shawl, and his head was bandaged in white muslin, like a mummy's.
kindle - Cause to start burning.
Synonyms: conflagrate, inflame
Usage: The setting sun kindled the sky with oranges and reds.
flunk - To fail, especially in a course or an examination.
Usage: He was grounded for two weeks after he flunked his math test.
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