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
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
moribundbeing in the state of dying : approaching death
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
parlancespeech
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh