GRE Word List
SPASMODIC
fitful; periodic; of or like a spasm; N. spasm: sudden involuntary muscular contraction; sudden burst of energy or emotion
The meaning of the word spasmodic is fitful; periodic; of or like a spasm; N. spasm: sudden involuntary muscular contraction; sudden burst of energy or emotion.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| maladroit | clumsy; not skillful; awkward; bungling |
| dignitary | person of high rank or position |
| salutary | tending to improve; beneficial; wholesome; Ex. The punishment had a salutary effect on the boy; CF. health |
| fawning | courting favor by cringing and flattering; V. fawn: exhibit affection as a dog; seek favor or attention by obsequiousness |
| appellation | name; title |
| venal | capable of being bribed; corrupt; CF. vernal |
| corollary | natural consequence (which naturally follows from something else) |
| affinity | feeling of kinship; similarity; Ex. strong affinity for her; Ex. many affinities between two languages |
| perspicacious | (of someone) having insight; penetrating; astute |
| fertile | producing many young, fruits, or seeds; (of land) producing good crops; V. fertilize |
