GRE Word List

IMPINGE

encroach

The meaning of the word impinge is encroach.

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WordMeaning
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
balma balsamic (see balsamic
dismissto permit or cause to leave
sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
culminationthe action of culminating
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration