GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

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WordMeaning
myriadten thousand
ensconceshelter
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colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
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toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant