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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| nomenclature | name |
| jaded | fatigued by overwork : exhausted |
| amalgamate | to unite in or as if in an amalgam |
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| objective | expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| alleviate | relieve |