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.

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WordMeaning
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
profligatewildly extravagant
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid