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rarefy

/ˈrɛərəfaɪ/
rar · e · fy ˈrɛər · ə · faɪ
English Definition
v. thin dilute purify
中文释义
使稀薄,使稀疏
Significado en Español
enrarecer
한국어 뜻
희박하게 하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm loãng, làm thưa
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Example Sentence

The air at high altitudes begins to rarefy.

高海拔的空气开始稀薄。

Synonyms
thin attenuate
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
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.”

  1. A dilute
  2. B condense
  3. C thicken
  4. D solidify
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A — dilute. “rarefy” means v. thin dilute purify

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

As you climb higher and higher, the mountain air begins to ______ and thin out.

  1. A thicken
  2. B condense
  3. C rarefy
  4. D enrich
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C — rarefy. “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.

How do you use “rarefy” in a sentence?

The air at high altitudes begins to rarefy. (高海拔的空气开始稀薄。)

What are synonyms for “rarefy”?

thin, attenuate — all close in meaning to rarefy (v. thin dilute purify).

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

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