GRE Word List

IMPINGE

encroach

The meaning of the word impinge is encroach.

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WordMeaning
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
provenanceorigin
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)