GRE sparing Definition Using something in a restrained or limited way. Example "She was praised for her sparing use of chemical pesticides." Sign in to save GRE Quiz → ← spare spark → Study tips featuring "sparing" Group Words Together by Emotional Tone Force Contrast Between Two Similar Words Uncover the Hidden Stories Behind GRE Words Related words GRE awe GRE smithereens GRE abacus SAT abase GRE abash GRE abate GRE abbreviate GRE abbreviation SAT abdicate SAT abdomen GRE abduct GRE aberrant