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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WordMeaning
feintsomething feigned
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
invoketo petition for help or support
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cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
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