GRE vocabulary
impediment
a hindrance or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult
In a sentence
His lack of formal credentials proved to be an impediment to advancing in the field.
Synonyms
obstaclebarrierhindrance
Antonyms
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iconoclast
a person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions
iconoclastic
attacking or undermining traditional beliefs and institutions
idiosyncrasy
a peculiar habit or feature distinctive to an individual
idolatrous
excessively or blindly devoted to something or someone
idolatry
extreme admiration or worship of someone or something, often to an excessive degree
idolize
to admire or revere someone to an excessive degree
idyllic
charmingly peaceful and free of trouble
ignoble
lacking nobility of character; dishonorable
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