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 |
|---|---|
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
| onus | burden |
| elliptical | of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| wizened | to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality |
| unmitigated | not lessened : unrelieved |
| arsenal | an establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment |
| aseptic | preventing infection |
| instigate | to goad or urge forward : provoke |
| gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |