GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

Random words

WordMeaning
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
distendextend