GRE Word List

SPARSE

of few and scattered elements

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

Random words

WordMeaning
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
hubbubnoise
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fulcrumprop
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