GRE Word List

THROES

pang

The meaning of the word throes is pang.

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philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
egressa place or means of going out : exit
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
sluggarda habitually lazy person
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement