GRE Word List

SPARSE

of few and scattered elements

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

Random words

WordMeaning
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
contrivancea thing contrived
recountto relate in detail : narrate
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
bristlinga short stiff coarse hair or filament
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul