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
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
contagiona contagious disease
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
anarchyabsence of government
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
capacitylegal competency (see competence