GRE Word List

SPARSE

of few and scattered elements

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

Random words

WordMeaning
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
ensconceshelter
dawdleto spend time idly
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
ordainto invest (see invest
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation