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
remunerativeserving to remunerate
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem