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
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
kismetfate
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom