GRE Word List
IMPUISSANCE
weakness
The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| guise | a form or style of dress : costume |
| blotch | to mark or mar with blotches |
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| gangrene | local death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
| spontaneity | the quality or state of being spontaneous |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| glacial | suggestive of ice: such as |
| lag | one that lags or is last |