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
chafeirritate
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
impetusa driving force : impulse