GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

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WordMeaning
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
savoryhaving savor: such as
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
stem_fromarise from; originate from
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat