GRE Word List

IMPENDING

occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming

The meaning of the word impending is occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming.

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WordMeaning
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
vendettablood feud
untenablenot able to be defended
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
missivea written communication : letter
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture