GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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WordMeaning
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
luminarya person of prominence or brilliant achievement
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
profligatewildly extravagant
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion