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
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
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tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
statutoryof or relating to statutes
glacialsuggestive of ice: such as
corrugatedhaving corrugations
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
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misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event