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 |
|---|---|
| animus | a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will |
| yokel | a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |
| dissection | the act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected |
| sow | an adult female swine |
| delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |
| equestrian | of, relating to, or featuring horseback riding |
| pert | saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured |