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 |
|---|---|
| circlet | a little circle |
| versatile | embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills |
| entail | to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result |
| nostrum | a medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness |
| gratuity | something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service |
| nebulous | of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular |
| turpitude | inherent baseness : depravity |
| neologism | a new word, usage, or expression |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| anecdote | a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident |