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 |
|---|---|
| homogeneous | of the same or a similar kind or nature |
| hallowed | holy |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| repress | to check by or as if by pressure : curb |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| hygiene | a science of the establishment and maintenance of health |
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |
| patrician | a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome |
| flirt | to move erratically : flit |
| concur | to express agreement |