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 |
|---|---|
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| browse | to eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| deference | respect and esteem due a superior or an elder |
| zeal | eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor |
| explicit | fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| ensconce | shelter |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| purchase | to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy |