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
sequesterto set apart : segregate
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource