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
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
rationalhaving reason or understanding
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing