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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hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
broachbrooch
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
forlornbereft
corpusthe body of a human or animal especially when dead
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment