GRE Word List

SPARSE

of few and scattered elements

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

Random words

WordMeaning
civilof or relating to citizens
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap
inertlacking the power to move
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
metallurgicalthe science and technology of metals
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
blareto sound loud and strident