GRE Word List
IMPUISSANCE
weakness
The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| overthrow | overturn |
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| kneel | to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor |
| accretion | the process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| enlist | to secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest |
| inverse | opposite in order, nature, or effect |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| equable | marked by lack of variation or change : uniform |