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

WordMeaning
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
meandera winding path or course
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality