GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

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WordMeaning
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil
berserkan ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
purgeto clear of guilt
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
disquietudeanxiety
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese