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
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
gradationa series forming successive stages
apiarya place where bees are kept
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
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abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
daintysomething delicious to the taste
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
supplicantone who supplicates