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 |
|---|---|
| virtuoso | one who excels in the technique of an art |
| anthology | a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| tertiary | of third rank, importance, or value |
| expound | to set forth : state |
| amok | an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures |
| rumble | to make a low heavy rolling sound |
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
| reprieve | to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner) |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |