GRE Word List

IMPUISSANCE

weakness

The meaning of the word impuissance is weakness.

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WordMeaning
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
reparablecapable of being repaired
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper