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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
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
thronga multitude of assembled persons
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark