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
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
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inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
detonationthe action or process of detonating
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
credencemental acceptance as true or real
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
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