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
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
argotthe language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
crassgross
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law