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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humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
pterodactylany of various pterosaurs (suborder Pterodactyloidea) of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively