GRE Word List
SPARSE
of few and scattered elements
The meaning of the word sparse is of few and scattered elements.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mongrel | an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed |
| aphorism | a concise statement of a principle |
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| dissent | to withhold assent or approval |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| proximity | the quality or state of being proximate : closeness |
| archaic | having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses |
| dismember | to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of |
| sequester | to set apart : segregate |