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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WordMeaning
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
galvanizeto subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
ensconceshelter
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
canterone who uses cant: such as
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed