GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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WordMeaning
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
saturateto satisfy fully : satiate
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride