GRE Word List
IMPEDIMENT
hindrance; stumbling-block; speech defect preventing clear articulation; Ex. speech impediment
The meaning of the word impediment is hindrance; stumbling-block; speech defect preventing clear articulation; Ex. speech impediment.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bourgeois | middle class; selfishly materialistic; too interested in material possessions |
| granulate | form into grains or granules; N. granule: grain or particle |
| horde | crowd; swarm |
| podiatrist | doctor who treats ailments of the feet; chiropodist; N. podiatrics |
| asinine | stupid; Ex. asinine remarks |
| endearment | fond word or act; expression of affection |
| intervene | come between; interfere; Ex. intervened to prevent a fight; N. intervention |
| pantomime | acting without dialogue; V. |
| fetter | shackle; restrict the freedom of; N. chain or shackle for the foot of a prisoner; CF. foot |
| quarantine | isolation of a person, place, or ship to prevent spread of infection; V: isolate in quarantine |
