GRE Word List

IMMINENT

ready to take place : happening soon

The meaning of the word imminent is ready to take place : happening soon.

Random words

WordMeaning
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
mediumsomething in a middle position
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime