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
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
detachedstanding by itself : separate
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
appendattach
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage