verbπShareTo enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce."Light penetrates darkness."actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo achieve understanding of, despite some obstacle; to comprehend; to understand."After rereading the complex scientific paper multiple times, she finally succeeded in penetrating its core argument. "mindphilosophyachievementabilityeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo affect profoundly through the senses or feelings; to move deeply."The inspiring speech from the principal penetrated the students' hearts, making them feel determined to succeed. "sensationemotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo infiltrate an enemy to gather intelligence."The spy was tasked with penetrating the enemy headquarters to learn their plans. "militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo insert the penis into an opening, such as a vagina or anus."a male elephant comes up and penetrates the female elephant"sexbodyactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move a piece past the defending pieces of one's opponent."In the chess game, the white pawn, penetrating the black pawn line, threatened the black king. "gameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareAble to pierce or penetrate"The skunk produces a penetrating odor."physicsmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareDemonstrating acute or keen understanding"His novel shows a penetrating insight into the criminal mind."mindphilosophycharacterabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading