GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

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embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
stoica member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c.
stem_fromarise from; originate from
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
pragmatista practical approach to problems and affairs
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence