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 |
|---|---|
| incapacitate | to deprive of capacity or natural power : disable |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| impale | to pierce with or as if with something pointed |
| hirsute | hairy |
| doctrinaire | stubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations |
| irremediable | not remediable |
| validate | to make legally valid : ratify |
| crave | to ask for earnestly : beg |