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
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
chasethe hunting of wild animals
monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns