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
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
stringenttight
burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
rallyto muster for a common purpose
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric