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
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
concorda state of agreement : harmony
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate