GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

Random words

WordMeaning
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth