GRE Word List
IMPEDIMENT
something that impedes
The meaning of the word impediment is something that impedes.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| congenital | existing at or dating from birth |
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| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
| stipple | to engrave by means of dots and flicks |
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