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

WordMeaning
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
opulencewealth
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
pryto look closely or inquisitively
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
diademcrown
cuethe letter q
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss