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

WordMeaning
immobilitynot moving : motionless
blackballto vote against
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
paradigmexample
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
smudgeto make a smudge on
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff