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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| anvil | a heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering) |
| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
| antidote | a remedy to counteract the effects of poison |
| vassal | a person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant |
| talon | the claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey |
| bicker | petulant quarreling : altercation |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |