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
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
tatterto make ragged
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
statutoryof or relating to statutes