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
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
crochetneedlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle
incorporealnot corporeal : having no material body or form
fraileasily led into evil
pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive