transitive verb to pass or diffuse through; penetrate.These large molecules cannot permeate the cell membrane. See the full entry
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retrospect
noun reflection on the past or on past events or achievements.The chapter contains an historical retrospect of events leading up to the war. See the full entry
forage
noun food for grazing or browsing animals, usu. horses or cattle.Grass is forage for cows. See the full entry
accomplishment
noun something that has been successfully finished, completed, or achieved.Establishing civil rights laws was the greatest accomplishment of his presidency.After her surgery, she considered it an accomplishment just to be able to…