GRE Word List

IMPASSE

a predicament affording no obvious escape

The meaning of the word impasse is a predicament affording no obvious escape.

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WordMeaning
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
provenanceorigin
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
beseechto beg for urgently or anxiously
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
junkettrip
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity