GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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WordMeaning
capsizeto cause to overturn
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
junkettrip
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
egressa place or means of going out : exit
phyluma direct line of descent within a group
refraincurb