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
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate