GRE Word List
SPARSE
of few and scattered elements
The meaning of the word sparse is of few and scattered elements.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| drastic | acting rapidly or violently |
| redoubtable | causing fear or alarm : formidable |
| aberration | the fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |
| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |