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.

Random words

WordMeaning
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
dramaa composition (see composition
capacitylegal competency (see competence
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads