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 |
|---|---|
| haphazard | marked by lack of plan, order, or direction |
| malevolent | having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred |
| concede | to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly |
| aggregate | formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective |
| retrograde | having or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| squelch | to fall or stamp on so as to crush |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |
| capsize | to cause to overturn |