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
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
catholicroman catholic
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent