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
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
sourbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
docileeasily taught
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
atypicalnot typical : irregular
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness