GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

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WordMeaning
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
imbibedrink
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry