GRE Word List

RAREFIED

being less dense

The meaning of the word rarefied is being less dense.

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WordMeaning
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
passepast one's prime
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet