GRE Word List

PANG

a brief piercing spasm of pain

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

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expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
frolicfull of fun : merry
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
fellskin
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate