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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
| barrage | a dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation |
| hereafter | after this in sequence or in time |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
| figurine | a small carved or molded figure : statuette |
| forsake | to renounce or turn away from entirely |
| mausoleum | a large tomb |
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |