GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

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alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
deploreto feel or express grief for
acclaimapplaud
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capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
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wrytwist
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