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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defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
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exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
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marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces