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
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
suffragistone who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women
purportedreputed
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
lunarcrescent
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously