GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

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WordMeaning
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
gnarlsnarl
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
demolitionthe act of demolishing
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
delveexcavate
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
restitutionan act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully