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.

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WordMeaning
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
clientelea body of clients
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit