GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

Random words

WordMeaning
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
apeany of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
potpourria mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical