GRE Word List

SPARSE

of few and scattered elements

The meaning of the word sparse is of few and scattered elements.

Random words

WordMeaning
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
hermitagethe habitation of a hermit
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
porouspossessing or full of pores