GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

Random words

WordMeaning
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
tutelageinstruction especially of an individual
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture