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 |
|---|---|
| choir | an organized company of singers (as in a church service) |
| unequivocal | leaving no doubt : clear |
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
| sever | to put or keep apart : divide |
| careen | to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull |
| masochist | a person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism |
| stipple | to engrave by means of dots and flicks |
| forthcoming | being about to appear or to be produced or made available |
| collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |