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
invoketo petition for help or support
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
stentorianextremely loud
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral