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
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
antithesisthe direct opposite
bastarda child born to parents who are not married to each other