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 |
|---|---|
| wastrel | vagabond |
| efficacy | the power to produce an effect |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| ancillary | subordinate |
| protrude | to jut out from the surrounding surface or context |
| stanch | to check or stop the flowing of |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |
| maul | a heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges |