GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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WordMeaning
arch-a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
vitiateto make faulty or defective : impair
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
compulsionan act of compelling
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult