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
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
quackto make the characteristic cry of a duck