GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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WordMeaning
blareto sound loud and strident
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
farcestuff
citadela fortress that commands (see command
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sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
sourbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
civilof or relating to citizens
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water