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
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth
sobernot intoxicated
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
colloquyconversation
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
cronea cruel or ugly old woman