GRE Word List

IMPERVIOUS

not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable

The meaning of the word impervious is not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable.

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WordMeaning
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
biennialoccurring every two years
deploreto feel or express grief for
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
suitorone that petitions or entreats
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
flagany of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others