GRE Word List

PANG

a brief piercing spasm of pain

The meaning of the word pang is a brief piercing spasm of pain.

Random words

WordMeaning
subsistencereal being : existence
fallibleliable to be erroneous
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
embroiderto ornament with needlework
swipea strong sweeping blow
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome