GRE Word List

IMPINGE

encroach

The meaning of the word impinge is encroach.

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WordMeaning
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
poreto gaze intently
evoketo call forth or up: such as
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent