GRE Word List

THROES

pang

The meaning of the word throes is pang.

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apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
aridexcessively dry
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language:
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements