GRE Word List

RAREFIED

being less dense

The meaning of the word rarefied is being less dense.

Random words

WordMeaning
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
edicta proclamation having the force of law
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers