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.

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WordMeaning
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
slackento make less active : slow up
impedimentsomething that impedes
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood