GRE Word List

THROES

pang

The meaning of the word throes is pang.

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WordMeaning
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
sonneta fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
disconcertto throw into confusion
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
incrustationa crust or hard coating
relishcharacteristic flavor
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
complementaryserving to fill out or complete