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
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
dowseto plunge into water
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
rhetoricthe art of speaking or writing effectively: such as
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
facileeasily accomplished or attained
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy