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
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
applicationan act of applying:
antithesisthe direct opposite
inceptionan act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
capsizeto cause to overturn
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
compellingthat compels: such as
traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation