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
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
apeany of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay
compellingthat compels: such as
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent