GRE Word List

RAREFIED

being less dense

The meaning of the word rarefied is being less dense.

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celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
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renderto melt down
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
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hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor