GRE Word List

SPARSE

of few and scattered elements

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

Random words

WordMeaning
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
buoyanthaving buoyancy
tawnyof the color tawny
shama trick that deludes : hoax