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
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
traverseto go or travel across or over
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
citadela fortress that commands (see command