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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| garbled | made unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up |
| rarefied | being less dense |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| defiance | the act or an instance of defying : challenge |
| recuperate | to get back : regain |
| tumid | marked by swelling : swollen |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| loft | an upper room or floor : attic |