GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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WordMeaning
festerto generate pus
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
warrantedsanction
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
peerlessmatchless
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
atypicalnot typical : irregular
underscoreto draw a line under : underline