GRE Word List
PAROXYSM
fit or attack of pain, laughter, rage; sudden outburst
The meaning of the word paroxysm is fit or attack of pain, laughter, rage; sudden outburst.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ogle | look at amorously; make eyes at; Ex. old men ogling young girls |
| conception | beginning; forming of an idea; fertilization; V. conceive: form an idea in the mind; devise; become pregnant; CF. inception |
| imbue | saturate(soak thoroughly); fill; Ex. imbue someone with feelings |
| microcosm | small representative world; world in miniature; Ex. microcosm of English society |
| attenuate | make thin; weaken |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| substantiate | support (a claim) with evidence; establish with evidence; verify |
| equity | fairness; justice; OP. inequity |
| doff | take off; OP. don |
| glib | fluent (with insincerity or superficiality); facile; slick |
