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
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
irateroused to ire
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable