GRE Word List
THROES
pang
The meaning of the word throes is pang.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| anachronism | an error in chronology |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| ebullient | boiling |
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
| roue | a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake |