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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dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
providentfrugal
aggregateformed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
foppishfoolish
motleyvariegated in color