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.

Random words

WordMeaning
realmkingdom
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
extolto praise highly : glorify
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways