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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interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
doggerelloosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love