GRE Word List

RAREFIED

being less dense

The meaning of the word rarefied is being less dense.

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WordMeaning
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
secessionwithdrawal into privacy or solitude : retirement
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
sequesterto set apart : segregate
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
quizzicalcomically quaint
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle