GRE Word List

CONVULSION

an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles

The meaning of the word convulsion is an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles.

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durationcontinuance in time
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parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
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attireto put garments on : dress
collectedgathered together
nurturetraining
gauntexcessively thin and angular
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular