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 |
|---|---|
| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
| gamely | a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other |
| contagion | a contagious disease |
| winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |
| bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
| anarchy | absence of government |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| ferret | a domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat |
| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |
| capacity | legal competency (see competence |