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
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
retrenchcut down
eugenicrelating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
blareto sound loud and strident
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
smeara viscous or sticky substance