GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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WordMeaning
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
discomposeto destroy the composure of
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
relegateto send into exile : banish
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
scrappyconsisting of scraps
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry