GRE Word List
POROUS
possessing or full of pores
The meaning of the word porous is possessing or full of pores.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| tirade | a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| boost | to push or shove up from below |
| sterile | failing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores |
| indefatigable | incapable of being fatigued : untiring |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |