GRE Word List

IMPEDIMENT

something that impedes

The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.

Random words

WordMeaning
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
promptto move to action : incite
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
peccadilloa slight offense
solicitto make petition to : entreat
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify