GRE Word List
IMPUISSANCE
weakness
The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |
| stoic | a member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c. |
| stem_from | arise from; originate from |
| rehabilitate | to restore to a former capacity : reinstate |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| pragmatist | a practical approach to problems and affairs |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| gall | brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence |