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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vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
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purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
dintforce
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
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