GRE Word List
IMPERTURBABLE
marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
The meaning of the word imperturbable is marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene.
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hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
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partisan | a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person |
mash | to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure |
disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
chase | the hunting of wild animals |
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