GRE Word List

SPARSE

of few and scattered elements

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

Random words

WordMeaning
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
vagabonda person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)