GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
mosaica surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
blushoutward appearance : view
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
condigndeserved
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
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addenduma thing added : addition
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn