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
dawdleto spend time idly
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
raimentclothing
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
engenderbeget