GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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WordMeaning
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
prosodythe study of versification
gambolto skip about in play : frisk
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit