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
subsistencereal being : existence
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
gustoan individual or special taste
dodderingfeeble
calculatedapt
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect
simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency