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
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
blotchto mark or mar with blotches
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune