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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| burnish | to make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
| negate | to deny the existence or truth of |
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| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
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