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
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
pryto look closely or inquisitively
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
gastronomythe art or science of good eating
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat