rarefy
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/ˈrɛərəfaɪ/
rar · e · fy
ˈrɛər · ə · faɪ
English Definition
v. thin dilute purify
Significado en Español
enrarecer
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm loãng, làm thưa
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rare (rare) + fy → make thin
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word “rarefy” as used in this sentence: “To create a more breathable atmosphere, the engineers needed to rarefy the air within the dome.”
A
dilute
B
condense
C
thicken
D
solidify
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A — dilute.
“rarefy” means v. thin dilute purify
Common questions about “rarefy”
What does “rarefy” mean?
rarefy — v. thin dilute purify. In Chinese: 使稀薄，使稀疏.
How do you pronounce “rarefy”?
rarefy is pronounced /ˈrɛərəfaɪ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: rar · e · fy.
Is “rarefy” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. rarefy appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “rarefy”?
rare (rare) + fy → make thin
