ERRATIC (Adj.)

First Meaning- 1) irregular, uncertain or without organization in movement or behavior.

Mnemonic trick- The word erratic contains word ‘err’. ‘err’ sounds similar to error. We commit error or mistakes at any time. Our procedure of committing error is erratic. Therefore, erratic means irregular, uncertain, or without organization in movement or behavior.

Synonym- RANDOM, DESULTORY, SLAPDASH

Uses-

•          Investors become anxious when the stock market appears erratic.
•          Students should work in a proper direction instead of making erratic efforts.
•          Tracking the flight of the butterfly indicated its flight was most erratic.
•          During summer holidays, Michael’ s schedule for practicing piano was most erratic than normal school days.

Second Meaning- A description of a rock that was carried from its source by ice and deposited when the ice melted.

Uses-

• ·         Marvel picked up an erratic stone at the foot of the glacier to add to her collection.