GRE Word List

IMPINGE

encroach

The meaning of the word impinge is encroach.

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staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
biennialoccurring every two years
effeteno longer fertile
throespang
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage