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
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
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torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
aphorisma concise statement of a principle
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
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