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
loga usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
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sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
impingeencroach
condescendto assume an air of superiority
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring