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
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
dozeto sleep lightly
conspiracythe act of conspiring together
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
botchan inflammatory sore
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
portlydignified