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
pliantpliable
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
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)
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
supinelying on the back or with the face upward
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate