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
trekto make one's way arduously
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
quarrygame
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
puerilejuvenile
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
vagabonda person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling