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.

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WordMeaning
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
collateto compare critically
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
tantruma fit of bad temper
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space