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
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
credentialwarranting credit or confidence
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
loga usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations