GRE Word List
SPORADIC
occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
The meaning of the word sporadic is occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| perturb | to cause to be worried or upset : disquiet |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| stupefy | to make stupid, groggy, or insensible |
| sacrilegious | committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object |
| insurmountable | incapable of being surmounted : insuperable |
| brochure | pamphlet |
| boisterous | noisily turbulent : rowdy |
| ensue | to strive to attain : pursue |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |