GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

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WordMeaning
leave-takingdeparture
apoplexystroke
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
nethersituated down or below : lower