GRE Word List

SPARSE

of few and scattered elements

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

Random words

WordMeaning
purveyorone that purveys
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
guilelessinnocent
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses