GRE Word List

SPARSE

of few and scattered elements

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

Random words

WordMeaning
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
sharda piece or fragment of a brittle substance
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
addenduma thing added : addition
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function