GRE Word List

RAREFIED

being less dense

The meaning of the word rarefied is being less dense.

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WordMeaning
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
woefulfull of woe : grievous
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agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
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catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
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ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
contrivancea thing contrived