Essential GRE words, set 17.
20 words, from impasse to incendiary. Recall each one, then mark it got it or missed it. Missed words come back until you know them all.
Say the meaning in your head, then reveal.
Miss a word and it comes back later in this set. Finish only when all 20 are right.Space revealLeft arrow missedRight arrow got it
Essential GRE words, set 17 list.
Every word with its meaning. Open any word for the full entry, synonyms, antonyms, and more examples.
a situation in which no progress is possible because opposing sides cannot agree
without fault or flaw; faultless
to slow or obstruct the progress of
a hindrance or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult
arrogantly domineering or commanding
not allowing fluids or gases to pass through; impossible to penetrate
not capable of being affected or penetrated
showing a lack of respect or reverence, especially toward religion or sacred things
impossible to appease or satisfy
implied or understood without being directly stated
to collapse inward violently or to fail suddenly and catastrophically from within
the act of fraudulently pretending to be someone else in order to deceive others
unable to be captured, overcome, or broken through; completely secure
failure to plan for the future or to use resources wisely
to create or perform something spontaneously without preparation or planning
to attack as false or call into question
exemption from punishment or freedom from the consequences of one's actions
lacking sense or substance; silly
suggesting that the future will not be favorable; not promising a good outcome
tending to stir up conflict or strong emotion