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
unfetterto free from fetters
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion