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
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
purgeto clear of guilt
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound