GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

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WordMeaning
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
progenydescendants
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
cadeta younger brother or son
determinatehaving defined limits
debunkto expose the sham (see sham