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
concentrichaving a common center
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
rabidextremely violent : furious
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned