GRE Word List
HAMPER
to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
The meaning of the word hamper is to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| distort | to twist (see twist |
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| condign | deserved |
| badinage | playful repartee : banter |
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| heed | to pay attention |
| evenhanded | fair |