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 |
|---|---|
| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| primate | a bishop who has precedence in a province, a group of provinces, or a nation |
| cryptic | secret |
| venue | locale |
| lope | an easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter |
| incredulous | unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical |
| babble | to talk enthusiastically or excessively |
| dais | a raised platform (as in a hall or large room) |
| compromise | settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions |