GRE Word List
IMPAIR
to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse
The meaning of the word impair is to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| horde | a political subdivision of central Asian nomads |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |
| impediment | something that impedes |
| presage | something that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen |
| bloated | overfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc. |
| supposititious | fraudulently substituted : spurious |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| ashen | of, relating to, or made from ash wood |