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 |
|---|---|
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| incline | to bend the head or body forward : bow |
| benison | blessing |
| shrewd | marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen |
| analgesic | an agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia |
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |
| conventional | formed by agreement or compact |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |