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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engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
guilelessinnocent
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germinateto cause to sprout or develop
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masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
nurturetraining
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
codifyto reduce to a code