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
corpusthe body of a human or animal especially when dead
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
vulpineof, relating to, or resembling a fox
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
garnishdecorate
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
dysenterya disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
direexciting horror
plumagethe feathers of a bird
machinationsan act of machinating