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
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
subalternparticular with reference to a related universal proposition
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
retaliateto return like for like
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune