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sparse

/spɑːrs/

sparse spɑːrs

English Definition

adj. thinly scattered, few

中文释义

稀疏的，稀少的

Significado en Español

escaso, disperso

한국어 뜻

드문, 희박한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

thưa thớt, ít ỏi

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the word that is closest in meaning to “sparse”: The vegetation in the region was quite sparse, with trees dotting the landscape only occasionally.

A dense
B abundant
C scant
D crowded

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C — scant. “sparse” means adj. thinly scattered, few

Common questions about “sparse”

What does “sparse” mean?

sparse — adj. thinly scattered, few. In Chinese: 稀疏的，稀少的.

How do you pronounce “sparse”?

sparse is pronounced /spɑːrs/. It breaks into 1 syllable: sparse.

Is “sparse” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. sparse appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “sparse”?

sparse(sparse)

Progress / 学习进度

587 / 672

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Mastered: 0 / 672 (0%)

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sparse

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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