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 |
|---|---|
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |
| nauseous | causing nausea or disgust : nauseating |
| inscrutable | not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| solecism | an ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence |
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |
| suppliant | supplicant |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| propulsive | tending or having power to propel |