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
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect
duressforcible restraint or restriction
buffeta blow especially with the hand
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
gazettenewspaper
careera profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism