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
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
smughighly self-satisfied
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl