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 |
|---|---|
| incarnation | the act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate |
| windfall | something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| surreptitious | done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine |
| lank | not well filled out : slender |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |
| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |
| palatable | agreeable to the palate or taste |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |