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 |
|---|---|
| placid | serenely free of interruption or disturbance |
| mongrel | an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed |
| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |
| satyr | a sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry |
| solicitor | one that solicits |
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| squash | to press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush |
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| revelry | noisy partying or merrymaking |