GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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WordMeaning
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
suppliantsupplicant
clientelea body of clients
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence