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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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frolicfull of fun : merry
mountebanka person who sells quack medicines from a platform
incrustationa crust or hard coating
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
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veneera thin sheet of a material: such as
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure