GRE Word List

IMPERMEABLE

not permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance

The meaning of the word impermeable is not permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance.

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WordMeaning
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
boona timely benefit : blessing
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
fussyeasily upset : irritable
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
strewto spread by scattering
retributionrecompense
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind