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
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
thespianactor
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
galea strong current of air:
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
betrayto lead astray
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently