GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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WordMeaning
fiascoa complete failure
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
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irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
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ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution