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
filchto steal secretly or casually
disconcertto throw into confusion
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
knottymarked by or full of knots
retiringreserved
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
unkemptnot combed