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
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
sartorialof or relating to a tailor or tailored clothes
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart