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
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
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virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal