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 |
|---|---|
| sheaf | a quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| repertoire | a list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform |
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| slap | to strike sharply with or as if with the open hand |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |