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
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
solicitorone that solicits
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
spruceto make spruce
epicureone with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper