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
apeany of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
paradigmexample
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely