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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| calamity | a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering |
| hibernal | of, relating to, or occurring in winter |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| effete | no longer fertile |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| rift | fissure |
| discredit | to refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve |
| verge | brink |
| germinate | to cause to sprout or develop |