GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

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WordMeaning
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
predecessorone that precedes
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work