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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nourish | nurture |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| sturdy | firmly built or constituted : stout |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| ovation | a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted |
| natty | trimly neat and tidy : smart |
| trappings | outward signs |
| reprieve | to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner) |
| intolerant | unable or unwilling to endure |
| spurn | to reject with disdain or contempt : scorn |