GRE Word List

SPARSE

of few and scattered elements

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

Random words

WordMeaning
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
myriadten thousand
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building