GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

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WordMeaning
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
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mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
incrustationa crust or hard coating
tantruma fit of bad temper
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive