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
ancestryline of descent : lineage
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
tatterto make ragged