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
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
acrophobiaabnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
argotthe language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
divaprima donna
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery