GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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WordMeaning
rescindto take away : remove
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
ulcera break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
miscellanyseparate writings collected in one volume
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
muddleto make turbid or muddy