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
polarizeto cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
effeteno longer fertile