GRE Word List
IMPALPABLE
imperceptible(not easily understood); intangible; OP. palpable: tangible; easily perceptible
The meaning of the word impalpable is imperceptible(not easily understood); intangible; OP. palpable: tangible; easily perceptible.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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yokel | rustic; country bumpkin; |
artless | without guile; open and honest |
brave | face courageously; Ex. brave the storm |
orgy | wild drunken revelry; unrestrained indulgence in an activity; Ex. orgy of shopping |
fictitious | imaginary; non-existent; purposely invented to deceive; untrue; Ex. fictitious name/boyfriend; CF. fictional |
prestige | respect or admiration; impression produced by achievements or reputation; ADJ: causing admiration; ADJ. prestigious: having prestige |
compliance | conformity in fulfilling requirements; readiness to yield; disposition to yield to others; V. comply |
maul | handle roughly; batter; injure by beating; Ex. mauled by his overexcited fans; N: heavy long-handled hammer |
ironic | expressing irony; occurring in an unexpected and contrary manner |
probe | explore with a probe or tools; investigate; N: slender instrument used to explore a wound or body cavity; device designed to investigate an unknown region; thorough investigation; Ex. space probe |