Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Limited in amount or quantity; using only what is necessary and not more.

Example: She was sparing with her compliments, only giving them when she truly meant it.

Definition: In a way that uses only a small amount of something; not too much or too often.

Example: She uses salt sparingly to keep her meals healthy.

Definition: To produce small flashes of light or energy, often seen as sparks, or to show excitement or enthusiasm.

Example: The fire began to spark as the wood caught flame.

Definition: A small flash of light or a tiny piece of something that shines, often seen when something is burning or when electricity is discharged.

Example: The spark from the fire lit up the dark room.

Definition: To cause something to start or happen, especially something exciting or energetic.

Example: The new policy sparked a lot of discussion among the employees.

Definition: Not having many things close together; spread out or thinly distributed.

Example: The forest was sparse, with trees few and far between.

Definition: The condition of having few things or being spread out over a large area.

Example: The sparseness of the vegetation made the landscape look barren.

Definition: Having fewer things or being less dense than something else.

Example: The forest became sparser as we moved further up the mountain.

Definition: The quality of being thinly scattered or not dense; having few elements or items in a given area.

Example: The sparsity of trees in the desert makes it difficult for wildlife to find shelter.

Definition: Simple and without luxury; showing self-discipline and a lack of comfort or decoration.

Example: The spartan lifestyle of the monks focused on simplicity and self-denial.

Definition: A person who is very disciplined and shows great courage, often living simply and without luxury.

Example: The soldier was known for his spartan lifestyle, focusing on training and discipline.

Definition: Describing something that occurs suddenly and irregularly, often in bursts or fits, like a spasm.

Example: The patient experienced spasmodic movements that were difficult to control.

Definition: In a way that occurs in sudden bursts or fits, rather than continuously.

Example: The machine operated spasmodically, causing delays in production.