GRE Word List

THROES

pang

The meaning of the word throes is pang.

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WordMeaning
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
irremediablenot remediable
grandiloquenta lofty, extravagantly colorful, pompous, or bombastic style, manner, or quality especially in language
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully