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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WordMeaning
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
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distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
underlyinglying beneath or below
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
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fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion