GRE Word List
RAREFIED
being less dense
The meaning of the word rarefied is being less dense.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| insomnia | prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| eloquence | discourse marked by force and persuasiveness |
| bemoan | to express deep grief or distress over |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| valor | strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery |
| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |
| sherbet | a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice |
| extemporaneous | composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu |