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
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language