GRE Word List

THROES

pang

The meaning of the word throes is pang.

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litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
slewa large number
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
congruentcongruous
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as