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 |
|---|---|
| concession | the act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat) |
| diorama | a scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening |
| extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| luminary | a person of prominence or brilliant achievement |
| alimentary | of or relating to nourishment or nutrition |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| hibernal | of, relating to, or occurring in winter |