GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

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WordMeaning
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
regimeregimen
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
gradationa series forming successive stages
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
unregeneratenot regenerate
woefulfull of woe : grievous