GRE Word List

THROES

pang

The meaning of the word throes is pang.

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incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal