GRE Word List
RAREFIED
being less dense
The meaning of the word rarefied is being less dense.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| imbibe | drink |
| invalid | not valid: |
| defection | conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion |
| recumbent | suggestive of repose : leaning |
| fulcrum | prop |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| odious | arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful |
| quay | a structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place |