GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

Random words

WordMeaning
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
repercussionreflection
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
palliddeficient in color : wan
untenablenot able to be defended
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement