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
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
harrowingacutely distressing or painful
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
lugubriousmournful
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
miserlyof, relating to, or characteristic of a miser
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively