GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

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WordMeaning
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
flutedhaving or marked by grooves
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape