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
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
corollarya proposition (see proposition
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
copiousyielding something abundantly
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute