GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

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WordMeaning
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
manumitto release from slavery