GRE Word List

IMPINGE

encroach

The meaning of the word impinge is encroach.

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captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
compartmenta separate division or section
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
demurto take exception : object
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raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes
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