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 |
|---|---|
| decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |
| insolence | the quality or state of being insolent |
| hirsute | hairy |
| fastidious | showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| nourish | nurture |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| crass | gross |
| bugaboo | an imaginary object of fear |
| mote | a small particle : speck |