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
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
caliberdegree of mental capacity or moral quality
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
dismissto permit or cause to leave