GRE Word List

IMPINGE

encroach

The meaning of the word impinge is encroach.

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amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
piscatorialpiscatory
aeriethe nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease