GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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WordMeaning
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
ruddyhaving a healthy reddish color
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
anodyneserving to alleviate pain