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 |
|---|---|
| quietude | a quiet state : repose |
| impuissance | weakness |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| conclave | a private meeting or secret assembly |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| fraudulent | characterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful |
| hostility | deep-seated usually mutual ill will |
| maneuver | a military or naval movement |