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 |
|---|---|
| executive | of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs |
| antecedents | a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him") |
| herpetologist | a branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians |
| clamber | to climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| visceral | felt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep |
| purveyor | one that purveys |