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
boostto push or shove up from below
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
quenchput out
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
potablesuitable for drinking
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
primethe second of the canonical hours
abjureto renounce upon oath