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
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
slanderto utter slander against : defame
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
canarda false or unfounded report or story
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt