GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

Random words

WordMeaning
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
cringeto recoil in distaste
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful