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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| legerdemain | sleight of hand |
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| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |
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