GRE Word List

SPARSE

of few and scattered elements

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

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WordMeaning
paltryinferior
verbalizeto express something in words
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
evenhandedfair
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
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ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
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swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
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