GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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WordMeaning
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
mirewet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh)
slanderto utter slander against : defame
martineta strict disciplinarian
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness