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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balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
cuethe letter q
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pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
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protuberancesomething that is protuberant