GRE Word List

INTERMITTENT

coming and going at intervals : not continuous

The meaning of the word intermittent is coming and going at intervals : not continuous.

Random words

WordMeaning
blushoutward appearance : view
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both