GRE Word List

THROES

pang

The meaning of the word throes is pang.

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WordMeaning
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
purportedreputed
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
loutto bow in respect
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure