GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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WordMeaning
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
dorsalan ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar
igneousformed by solidification of magma
brazenmade of brass
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
invalidateto make invalid
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody