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
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom