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
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
shama trick that deludes : hoax
receptiveable or inclined to receive
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness