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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imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
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abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
eugenicrelating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
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zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments