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

WordMeaning
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
blotchto mark or mar with blotches
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages