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 |
|---|---|
| lunatic | affected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| malapropos | in an inappropriate or inopportune way |
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
| stoic | a member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c. |
| foul | offensive to the senses : loathsome |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| knave | a tricky deceitful fellow |
| divulge | to make known (something, such as a confidence or secret) |
| itinerary | the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one |