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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| malevolent | having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred |
| accord | to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| impenitent | not penitent |
| defunct | no longer living, existing, or functioning |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| jurisdiction | the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law |
| nauseate | to become affected with nausea |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |