GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

Random words

WordMeaning
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
comestibleedible
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited