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
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
incrustationa crust or hard coating
recuperateto get back : regain
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
natationthe action or art of swimming
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor