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
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
attireto put garments on : dress
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition