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.
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