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

WordMeaning
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
frolicfull of fun : merry
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
igneousformed by solidification of magma
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
unearthlynot earthly: such as
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite