GRE Word List

FITFUL

characterized by fits or paroxysms

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

Random words

WordMeaning
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
gadflyany of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock
flaccidnot firm or stiff
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher