GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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WordMeaning
sequesterto set apart : segregate
shoveto push along
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
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nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
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enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table