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apropos

adjective

Relevant or well suited to the situation.

Suited to the occasion

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appropriate pertinent apposite apt relevant fitting

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intermittent

adjective

Occurring at intervals with pauses between.

Occurring with breaks

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sporadic occasional interrupted discontinuous fitful on-and-off

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juncture

noun

A particular point in time, especially one requiring a decision.

Particular or critical point

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point stage moment crossroads critical point

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precipitate

verb

To cause something to happen suddenly or sooner than expected.

Cause abruptly

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trigger provoke spark cause bring about set off

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solemn

adjective

Serious and dignified in manner, often because of the occasion's importance.

Serious and dignified

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grave serious sober dignified somber sedate

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spasmodic

adjective

Occurring in sudden, irregular bursts.

In irregular bursts

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fitful intermittent irregular sporadic erratic episodic

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