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 |
|---|---|
| doctrinaire | stubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations |
| sever | to put or keep apart : divide |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| lineage | descent in a line from a common progenitor |
| unction | the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing |
| choir | an organized company of singers (as in a church service) |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| abortive | prematurely born |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| bulk | magnitude |