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 |
|---|---|
| vagary | an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion |
| covenant | a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact |
| complicity | association or participation in or as if in a wrongful act |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| parameter | an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves) |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| potion | a mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine) |
| ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |