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
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
sportivefrolicsome
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
portlydignified