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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| opulence | wealth |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| pry | to look closely or inquisitively |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| diadem | crown |
| cue | the letter q |
| slick | having a smooth surface : slippery |
| awry | off the correct or expected course : amiss |