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 |
|---|---|
| battalion | a considerable body of troops organized to act together : army |
| foster | having, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for |
| romp | one that romps |
| homage | a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord |
| beset | to set or stud with or as if with ornaments |
| clapper | one that claps: such as |
| impassioned | filled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling |
| proscribe | to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |