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
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
stoica member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c.
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one