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
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
jocosegiven to joking : merry
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
tatterto make ragged
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap