GRE Word List

THROES

pang

The meaning of the word throes is pang.

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WordMeaning
stoutstrong of character: such as
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
transcendentaltranscendent
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
parryto ward off a weapon or blow