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
paltryinferior
plumea feather of a bird: such as
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
repelto drive back : repulse
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
sobernot intoxicated
asteroidany of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality