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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hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
integrityfirm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
ponderousof very great weight