GRE Word List

PENETRATE

to pass into or through

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

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WordMeaning
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
aperturean opening or open space : hole
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken