GRE Word List
PANG
sudden sharp feeling of pain
The meaning of the word pang is sudden sharp feeling of pain.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| boost | lift by pushing up from below; increase; raise; N: push upward; increase |
| nadir | lowest point; point on the celestial sphere diametrically opposite the zenith |
| ominous | threatening; of an evil omen |
| dumbfound | astonish (making dumb); ADJ. dumbfounded, dumfounded, dumbstruck |
| miasma | swamp gas; heavy vaporous atmosphere often emanating from decaying matter; pervasive corrupting influence; noxious atmosphere or influence |
| residue | remainder; balance |
| collate | examine and compare in order to verify authenticity; arrange in order (the sheets of a book before they are bound) |
| discombobulated | discomposed; confused |
| malign | speak evil of; bad-mouth(criticize spitefully); defame; ADJ: harmful; Ex. malign influence |
| topography | physical features of a region (such as the shape and height); CF. topo-: place |
