Impartial
mediumPositive toneim-PAR-shul
adjective
Definition
Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just
Memory hook
IM-PARTIAL: NOT taking any PART or side - like a blindfolded Lady Justice weighing both equally.
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Examples
“The referee must remain impartial during the game.”
“An impartial jury is essential for a fair trial.”
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“The referee must remain ______ during the game.”
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GRE Tip
Impartial is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "unbiased" or "objective" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "biased".
Related GRE Words
disinterested
free from bias or self-interest; impartial
dispassionate
Not influenced by emotion; impartial and objective in judgment
objective
Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering facts
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
abiding
Lasting for a long time; enduring and unchanging
abstract
Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence
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