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
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub