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 |
|---|---|
| asinine | extremely or utterly foolish or silly |
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| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| gravity | dignity or sobriety of bearing |
| figurative | representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic |
| reprieve | to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner) |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| hoax | to trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous |
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