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 |
|---|---|
| asteroid | any of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter |
| propinquity | nearness of blood : kinship |
| listless | characterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |
| bland | smooth and soothing in manner or quality |
| scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent |
| brazen | made of brass |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| querulous | habitually complaining |