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
igniteto set afire
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
dulltedious
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
loutto bow in respect
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension