GRE Word List

SPARSE

of few and scattered elements

The meaning of the word sparse is of few and scattered elements.

Random words

WordMeaning
recountto relate in detail : narrate
compressto press or squeeze together
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
patentopen to public inspection
disputatiousinclined to dispute
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful