GRE Word List
IMPASSE
a predicament affording no obvious escape
The meaning of the word impasse is a predicament affording no obvious escape.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plebeian | a member of the Roman plebs |
| domicile | a dwelling place : place of residence : home |
| proclivity | an inclination or predisposition toward something |
| eon | an immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age |
| slack | not using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| diversion | the act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation |
| machiavellian | of or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism |
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |