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Vocabulary Entry
sparse
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Thinly dispersed or scattered; insufficient in quantity or density.
Example Sentences
"The sparse vegetation made it difficult for wildlife to thrive."
"His explanations were sparse, leaving many questions unanswered."
"She wore a sparse amount of makeup for a natural look."
V
verb
To make something less dense or to reduce its abundance.
Example Sentences
"The gardener decided to sparse the flower beds to allow more sunlight."
"They needed to sparse the crowd to ensure safety during the event."
"The company plans to sparse its workforce in response to the economic downturn."