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.

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WordMeaning
pugilistfighter
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
annexto attach as a quality, consequence, or condition
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development