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
serebeing dried and withered
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
apeany of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
notableworthy of note : remarkable
aspirantone who aspires
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush