GRE Word List

SPARSE

of few and scattered elements

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

Random words

WordMeaning
recessthe action of receding : recession
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
wantonmerciless
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
pendantsomething suspended: such as
wrenchto move with a violent twist
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy