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
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
interregnumthe time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
gibeto utter taunting words
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter