ExamVocab
Browse Stories Tips Quiz Sign in
  1. Home
  2. Words
  3. F
  4. flagella
TOEFL

flagella

Definition

A slender, whip-like structure used for movement by certain bacteria and protozoa.

Example

"Sperm cells use their flagella to swim toward the egg."
Sign in to save TOEFL Quiz →
← flag flagrant →

Study tips featuring "flagella"

TOEFL Academic Vocabulary: Study by Topic

Related words

TOEFL swiftness GRE abash GRE abate GRE abbreviate GRE abbreviation SAT abdicate GRE abduct SAT abet GRE abhor GRE abide SAT abject TOEFL ablaze