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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slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
corpusclea minute particle
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
habituateto make used to something : accustom
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
salineconsisting of or containing salt
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade