👉 To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.
Alright class, settle down and let’s take a look!
Today we’re tackling the word “impaired,” it’s quite a tricky one, you see.
The dictionary gives us clues, nice and clear,
“To weaken,” it says, “and affect with fear!”
Or rather, not fear, but something less bright,
A lessening of power, dimming the light.
Think about it like this: a runner’s pace,
Might be impaired by an injury's trace.
Their speed is diminished, their movement slowed down,
Because something has impacted what they’ve found.
It can mean a feeling, or a skill you possess,
Something that’s lessened, causing distress.
A judgment might be impaired, clouded and slow,
Making it harder to see where things go.
So "impaired" means a lessening, a decline,
A negative effect – let your knowledge shine!
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