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
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
levitateto rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God