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
reveriedaydream
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
derelictionan intentional abandonment
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
surmountto prevail over : overcome