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
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard