GRE Word List
POROUS
possessing or full of pores
The meaning of the word porous is possessing or full of pores.
Random words
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declivity | downward inclination |
mortar | a sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle |
ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
wont | accustomed |
astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
expository | of, relating to, or containing exposition |
limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
impalpable | incapable of being felt by touch : intangible |