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penetrable

/ˈpɛntɹəbəl/

Meanings
adjective
Capable of being penetrated, entered, or pierced. Also figuratively.

Examples :

"The poorly guarded border was easily penetrable. "
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Related Words

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easily adverb

/ˈiː.zə.liː/

Comfortably, without discomfort or anxiety.

"The new math homework was easily understood by the students. "

Illustration border

border noun

/ˈbɔədə/ /ˈbɔːdə/ /ˈbɔɹdɚ/

The outer edge of something.

"the borders of the garden"

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being noun

/ˈbiːɪŋ/ /ˈbiŋ/

A living creature.

"The being in the classroom was quiet today. "

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penetrated verb

/ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪtɪd/

To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce.

"Light penetrates darkness."

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figuratively adverb

/ˈfɪɡjərətɪvli/ /ˈfɪɡərətɪvli/

(manner) In a figurative manner.

""The teacher said the student's idea was figuratively a gold mine, meaning it was very valuable and full of potential, but not actually made of gold." "

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capable adjective

/ˈkeɪpəbl̩/

Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

"As everyone knew, he was capable of violence when roused."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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pierced verb

/pɪəst/ /pɪɹst/

To puncture; to break through

"The diver pierced the surface of the water with scarcely a splash."

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entered verb

/ˈɛntə(ɹ)d/

To go or come into an enclosed or partially enclosed space.

"You should knock before you enter, unless you want to see me naked."

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also adverb

/ˈɔːl.səʊ/ /ˈɔl.soʊ/

(focus) In addition; besides; as well; further; too.

"They had porridge for breakfast, and also toast."

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guarded verb

/ˈɡɑːdɪd/ /ˈɡɑɹdɪd/

To protect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to keep in safety; to defend.

"The security guard guarded the school entrance all day, preventing unauthorized people from entering. "

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poorly adverb

/ˈpɔː(r)li/

In a poor manner or condition; without plenty, or sufficiency, or suitable provision for comfort.

"to live poorly"