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

WordMeaning
plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible
magnitudegreat size or extent
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
hurlrush
tatterto make ragged
decreean order usually having the force of law
alludeto make indirect reference
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself