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
dismissto permit or cause to leave
induceto move by persuasion or influence
replenishto fill or build up again
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
suturea strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies