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
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
lumberto move ponderously
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
leave-takingdeparture
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
perditioneternal damnation