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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| habituate | to make used to something : accustom |
| deft | characterized by facility and skill |
| equinox | either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic |
| polemic | an aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another |
| congeal | to change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold |
| placid | serenely free of interruption or disturbance |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| irrefutable | impossible to refute : incontrovertible |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |