GRE Word List
FITFUL
characterized by fits or paroxysms
The meaning of the word fitful is characterized by fits or paroxysms.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cabal | the contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government) |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| cohorts | companion |
| interpolate | to alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter |
| mock | to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride |
| accord | to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned |
| abortive | prematurely born |
| emetic | an agent that induces vomiting |
| bacchanalia | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |