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
platonicof, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
accessiblecapable of being reached
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit