GRE Word List

PENETRATE

to pass into or through

The meaning of the word penetrate is to pass into or through.

Random words

WordMeaning
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
apiculturethe keeping of bees especially on a large scale
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully