GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

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WordMeaning
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
bluffhaving a broad flattened front
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
callousbeing hardened and thickened
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
enhanceheighten