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
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
severto put or keep apart : divide
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion