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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trajectory | the curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space |
| ruse | a wily subterfuge |
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
| untoward | difficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly |
| acrophobia | abnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights |
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |
| conglomeration | the act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated |
| engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |