GRE Word List
IMPEDIMENT
something that impedes
The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |
| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |
| nauseous | causing nausea or disgust : nauseating |
| comestible | edible |
| syllogism | a 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") |
| chide | to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke |
| snicker | to laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |