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 |
|---|---|
| implicit | capable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied |
| stereotype | to make a stereotype from |
| deluge | an overflowing of the land by water |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
| sensual | relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly |
| luminary | a person of prominence or brilliant achievement |
| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |