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 |
|---|---|
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| maim | to mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously |
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| chastise | to censure severely : castigate |