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
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress
armadaa fleet of warships
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
prosodythe study of versification
motea small particle : speck
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
forgea furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy