GRE Word List

HINDRANCE

the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered

The meaning of the word hindrance is the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered.

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WordMeaning
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
renditionthe act or result of rendering something: such as
oatmealmeal made from oats
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
atypicalnot typical : irregular
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
attentivemindful
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength