GRE Word List
PERMEABLE
capable of being permeated : penetrable
The meaning of the word permeable is capable of being permeated : penetrable.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| overwhelm | upset |
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| homily | a usually short sermon |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
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| understate | to represent as less than is the case |
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