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 |
|---|---|
| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
| amity | friendship |
| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
| grouse | any of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds |
| pore | to gaze intently |
| slaughter | the act of killing |
| abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |