GRE Word List

SPARSE

of few and scattered elements

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

Random words

WordMeaning
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice