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 |
|---|---|
| circumvent | to manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem |
| brand | a charred piece of wood |
| listless | characterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit |
| lull | to cause to sleep or rest : soothe |
| abyss | an immeasurably deep gulf or great space |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| abnegation | denial |
| plethora | an ample amount or number : abundance |
| pilfer | steal |