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
savoryhaving savor: such as
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
queasycausing nausea
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install