GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

Random words

WordMeaning
obsessivetending to cause obsession
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
providencedivine guidance or care
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent