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
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
reckoncount
lanknot well filled out : slender
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
servileof or befitting a menial position
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference