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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |
| insightful | exhibiting or characterized by insight |
| gavel | rent or tribute in medieval England |
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| spendthrift | a person who spends improvidently or wastefully |
| bureaucracy | a body of nonelected government officials |
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| monotheism | the doctrine or belief that there is but one God |
| list | a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects) |