GRE Word List

THROES

pang

The meaning of the word throes is pang.

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savorthe taste or smell of something
preento groom with the bill especially by rearranging the barbs and barbules of the feathers and by distributing oil from the uropygial gland
virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
witherto become dry and sapless
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
judiciarya system of courts of law
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing