GRE Word List

POROUS

possessing or full of pores

The meaning of the word porous is possessing or full of pores.

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WordMeaning
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
boostto push or shove up from below
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)