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
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transcendentaltranscendent
precipitousprecipitate
thespianactor
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
witherto become dry and sapless