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
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
disingenuouslacking in candor
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
willowyabounding with willows
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated