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 |
|---|---|
| brusque | markedly short and abrupt |
| ameliorate | to make better or more tolerable |
| delusive | likely to delude |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| stench | stink |
| reimburse | to pay back to someone : repay |
| congeal | to change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold |
| gaunt | excessively thin and angular |
| celerity | rapidity of motion or action |