GRE Word List

THROES

pang

The meaning of the word throes is pang.

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WordMeaning
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
plumea feather of a bird: such as
floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers
obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics
mishapan unfortunate accident
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage