GRE Word List

FITFUL

characterized by fits or paroxysms

The meaning of the word fitful is characterized by fits or paroxysms.

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WordMeaning
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
slewa large number
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
pento shut in or as if in a pen
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout