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

WordMeaning
obsequya funeral or burial rite
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
withholdto hold back from action : check
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
unregeneratenot regenerate
frolicfull of fun : merry
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
florescencea state or period of flourishing
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support