GRE Word List

THROES

pang

The meaning of the word throes is pang.

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distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
amphitheateran oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
scotchscottish
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
raptlifted up and carried away
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
preyan animal taken by a predator as food