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
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
overblownpast the prime of bloom
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence