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
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
artfulperformed with or showing art or skill
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
siftto put through a sieve
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
divaprima donna