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
condolegrieve
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
smudgeto make a smudge on
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby