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 |
|---|---|
| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
| tentative | not fully worked out or developed |
| wrongheaded | stubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles |
| snivel | to run at the nose |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| satiate | filled to satiety |
| regent | a person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign |
| mute | unable to speak : lacking the power of speech |
| leeway | an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance |
| tout | to make much of : promote |