GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

Random words

WordMeaning
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
deprecateto express disapproval of
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things