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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rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
skimpskimpy
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
alleviaterelieve
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
cursiverunning