GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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WordMeaning
dormera window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
grudgingunwilling
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
overweeningarrogant
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature