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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WordMeaning
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
rubrican authoritative rule
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
pediatriciana specialist in pediatrics
fiascoa complete failure
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
ricketyaffected with rickets