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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |