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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |
| cantankerous | difficult or irritating to deal with |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| emaciated | very thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| clientele | a body of clients |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| accoutre | to provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit |