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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| discourse | verbal interchange of ideas |
| verisimilitude | the quality or state of being verisimilar |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| spare | not being used |
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
| staccato | cut short or apart in performing : disconnected |
| proscribe | to publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state |