GRE Word List

PENETRATE

to pass into or through

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

Random words

WordMeaning
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness