GRE Word List

SPARSE

of few and scattered elements

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

Random words

WordMeaning
evoketo call forth or up: such as
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
moribundbeing in the state of dying : approaching death
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
dintforce
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict