GRE Word List

PAROXYSM

a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion

The meaning of the word paroxysm is a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion.

Random words

WordMeaning
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
championshipdesignation as champion
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions