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 |
|---|---|
| typhoon | a hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
| concomitant | accompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way |
| protuberance | something that is protuberant |
| infallible | incapable of error : unerring |
| subsume | to include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element |
| psychopathic | of, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy |