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
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
equipoisea state of equilibrium
incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies