GRE Word List

IMPINGE

encroach

The meaning of the word impinge is encroach.

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extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
proletariana member of the proletariat
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
integrateto form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite
crossbreedhybridize
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect