GRE Word List

SPARSE

of few and scattered elements

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

Random words

WordMeaning
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
encompassinclude
decreean order usually having the force of law
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree