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
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
discourseverbal interchange of ideas
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
ferventvery hot : glowing
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
sparenot being used
dexterousmentally adroit and skillful : clever
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state