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
missivea written communication : letter
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
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discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
germa small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
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afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
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