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
alleviaterelieve
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest