SAT GRE TOEFL sparse Definition Thinly dispersed or scattered; not dense. Example "The desert has sparse vegetation due to lack of rain." Sign in to save SAT Quiz → GRE Quiz → TOEFL Quiz → ← sparrow sparsely → Study tips featuring "sparse" Spot the Vocabulary Trap in Every Question Write GRE Words Into Your Own Sentences TOEFL Academic Vocabulary: Study by Topic Related words SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal SAT abominable