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 |
|---|---|
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| reprobation | the act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated |
| encompass | include |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| disinclination | a preference for avoiding something : slight aversion |
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |
| ecliptic | of or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse |
| vacillate | to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |