GRE Word List

IMBALANCE

lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion

The meaning of the word imbalance is lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion.

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WordMeaning
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compulsorymandatory
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mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
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instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
attestto affirm to be true or genuine