GRE Word List

THROES

pang

The meaning of the word throes is pang.

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gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
anemiaa condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
impingeencroach
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
satiricalof, relating to, or constituting satire
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out