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 |
|---|---|
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
| elysian | of or relating to Elysium |
| enlist | to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest |
| contiguous | being in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point |
| extrapolation | to predict by projecting past experience or known data |
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
| jaundice | yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments |
| repercussion | reflection |
| defer | put off |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |