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" Map Each Word Into a Connected Network Map the Author's Attitude Before Reading Questions Force Contrast Between Two Similar Words Related words SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal