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.

Random words

WordMeaning
malodoroushaving a bad odor
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
accessiblecapable of being reached
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
gerontologythe comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics
droopto hang or incline downward
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose