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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
| zeal | eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor |
| lull | to cause to sleep or rest : soothe |
| stipend | a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses |
| hypocritical | characterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy |
| theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| inductive | of, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction |