SAT vocabulary
Fledgling
A young bird just fledged; a young, inexperienced person.
Example
"The fledgling company struggled in its first year, facing many challenges in a competitive market."
Etymology
From Old English `flycge` (able to fly), related to `fledge` (to acquire feathers for flight).
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