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

WordMeaning
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
aggregateformed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
capsizeto cause to overturn