GRE Word List

IMMINENT

ready to take place : happening soon

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

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disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
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shamblesa meat market
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bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
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embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate