GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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WordMeaning
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
imponderablenot ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking