GRE Word List

IMPEDE

to interfere with or slow the progress of

The meaning of the word impede is to interfere with or slow the progress of.

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WordMeaning
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate