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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impunity | exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss |
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| foil | to prevent from attaining an end : defeat |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| discordant | being at variance : disagreeing |
| snivel | to run at the nose |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| tatter | to make ragged |
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