GRE Word List

SPASMODIC

relating to or affected or characterized by spasm

The meaning of the word spasmodic is relating to or affected or characterized by spasm.

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WordMeaning
mishapan unfortunate accident
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
agapewide open : gaping
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry
outmodednot being in style
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly