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 |
|---|---|
| trim | to remove by or as if by cutting |
| awful | extremely disagreeable or objectionable |
| defection | conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
| habitat | the place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| blandishment | something that tends to coax or cajole : allurement |
| actuarial | of or relating to actuaries |