GRE Word List

THROES

pang

The meaning of the word throes is pang.

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WordMeaning
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
scrapfragments of discarded or leftover food
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous