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penetrating

/ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪtɪŋ/

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verb

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

Examples :

"Light penetrates darkness."

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verb

To achieve understanding of, despite some obstacle; to comprehend; to understand.

Examples :

"After rereading the complex scientific paper multiple times, she finally succeeded in penetrating its core argument. "

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verb

To affect profoundly through the senses or feelings; to move deeply.

Examples :

"The inspiring speech from the principal penetrated the students' hearts, making them feel determined to succeed. "

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verb

To infiltrate an enemy to gather intelligence.

Examples :

"The spy was tasked with penetrating the enemy headquarters to learn their plans. "

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verb

To insert the penis into an opening, such as a vagina or anus.

Examples :

"a male elephant comes up and penetrates the female elephant"

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verb

To move a piece past the defending pieces of one's opponent.

Examples :

"In the chess game, the white pawn, penetrating the black pawn line, threatened the black king. "

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adjective

Able to pierce or penetrate

Examples :

"The skunk produces a penetrating odor."

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adjective

Demonstrating acute or keen understanding

Examples :

"His novel shows a penetrating insight into the criminal mind."

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