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
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
warrantsanction
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
betokento typify beforehand : presage
equipoisea state of equilibrium
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering