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 |
|---|---|
| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| sentinel | sentry |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| peripheral | of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| cohorts | companion |
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| continence | the ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily |
| stagnant | not flowing in a current or stream |