GRE Word List

THROES

pang

The meaning of the word throes is pang.

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WordMeaning
rectifyto set right : remedy
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
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iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
promptto move to action : incite
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect