GRE Word List
PENETRATE
to pass into or through
The meaning of the word penetrate is to pass into or through.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dialectical | of, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic |
| supplicant | one who supplicates |
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| cornucopia | a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance |
| qualified | fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent |
| inert | lacking the power to move |
| hummock | a rounded knoll or hillock |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |