GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
implodeto burst inward
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality
foregoto go before : precede
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
concurto express agreement