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
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
afterlifean existence after death
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
onusburden
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
nullifyto make null (see null
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling