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
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
emulateto strive to equal or excel
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
premonitorygiving warning